Eric Wilkinson

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Potential cuts to Washington’s Running Start program could cost students thousands

Washington state lawmakers are weighing $14 million in cuts to the popular Running Start program, which lets high schoolers earn free college credits. EDMONDS, Wash. — Syreh Sonko is studying nursing...

Rising fuel costs threaten services for elderly, disabled in western Washington

Rising gas prices are straining western Washington nonprofits, threatening meal deliveries and rides to medical appointments. EVERETT, Wash. — Western Washington nonprofits are bracing for unbudgeted fuel cost increases due...

Washington businesses feel the squeeze as Trump’s tariffs drive up costs

Analysts warn the policies could cost the state billion of dollars and thousands of jobs. MOUNT VERNON, Wash. — Concerns are growing about the impact of President Donald Trump’s tariffs on...

She graduated with a 3.87 GPA but could barely read, now she’s suing the Edmonds School District

Makala Simonsen received a diploma she says she didn't earn. It cost her family dearly. LYNNWOOD, Wash. — For most families, a high school diploma is the key to unlocking...

Hawks hired to chase Oak Harbor’s seagulls out of town

Oak Harbor is fighting back against seagulls that have fouled storefronts and created health hazards by deploying a hawk to patrol the city. OAK HARBOR, Wash. — Seagulls are turning Oak...

Anacortes mom raises $800K for Ukraine as war enters its fifth year

Four years into the Russia-Ukraine war, one Anacortes woman is fighting back with fundraising, humanitarian trips and a classroom full of pen pals. ANACORTES, Wash. — Four years into Russia's invasion...

Got a soft spot for old bridges? Snohomish County has a deal for you

Snohomish County is offering a historic bridge for free before replacing it in 2029. The 340-foot span must be preserved rather than demolished. GRANITE FALLS, Wash. — Free to a good...

‘This information needs to be out there’: Scammers are mining public records to run a slick new phone con

A new scam is exploiting families of recently arrested individuals, using public records to appear credible. Victims are asked to pay fake fees for pretrial release. TACOMA, Wash. — Megan Dascher-Watkins...

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